ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344709
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| Date: | Saturday 13 August 2022 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: | ICA Brasov IS-28B2 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N213SS |
| MSN: | 110 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1704 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Deer Park, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Deer Park, WA |
| Deer Park, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the glider reported that, on a visual approach and landing he flared the nose too high. The tailwheel touched down first and the nose impacted hard, resulting in several firm oscillations. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR22LA374
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2023 16:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 19-Aug-2023 16:34 | harro | Updated |
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